Tropospheric aerosol observations by FTIR spectrometry

Country

Germany

Media sampled/studied/modelled

Air/aerosol

Regions studied

Keywords

Updated 2003-03-06

Study aerosol properties (size and composition) in the infrared spectral region

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Comments and additional information:

In 2003 the aim of the project is to study the seasonal variability of the radiative properties of tropospheric aerosols using FTIR emission spectroscopy. Furthermore, the height distribution of aerosols and their composition will be investigated. During intense campaigns the observations are performed by the project scientist. For the rest of the year the spectra are recorded within the NDSC activities by the NDSC-engineer at the station typically once per month.

Status: Ongoing
Project time span: 2003 - 2003
Data collection: 2003 - 2003
Data processing: not specified
Data reporting: not specified

Contact information

Contact person: Justus Notholt
Address: Universität Bremen Institut für Umwelthysik
Phone: +49-421-218-8982
Fax: +49-421-218-4555
Email: ed.nemerb-inu.kisyhp.pui@tlohtonj
Other project contacts: Kontaktperson:Thorsten Warneke Tel.: 0421-218-8982 Fax: 0421-218-4555 E-Mail: warneke@iup.physik.uni-bremen.de

Parameters and Media

Parameter groups measured/observed/modelled

Media sampled/studied/modelled

Air/aerosol

Geography

Regions studied: Svalbard; Svalbard
Other areas: Kongsfjord, West-Spitsbergen

Data availability

Samples/specimens archived in specimen banks?: No

Methods & Procedures

Procedures and methodology used for, e.g., sampling and sample storage, sample pretreatment, extraction and analysis, including which laboratories are involved, references to methods employed, etc.: In 2003 the aim of the project is to study the seasonal variability of the radiative properties of tropospheric aerosols using FTIR emission spectroscopy. Furthermore, the height distribution of aerosols and their composition will be investigated. During intense campaigns the observations are performed by the project scientist. For the rest of the year the spectra are recorded within the NDSC activities by the NDSC-engineer at the station typically once per month.

Additional Information

Is this a bi- AND multi-lateral project (i.e. a project involving cooperation between different countries)?: No
Other institutes involved in the project: Free university Berlin